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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1937
Page
6
Johnny Whitehead, praised as the comeback man, pitched nine innings for the White Sox in a 14 8 win over the Senators. The victory aids Chicago’s push back to second in the American League as Zeke Bonura and teammates supplied heavy hitting.
In baseball action, Memphis beat Little Rock 7 to 3, Nashville defeated Knoxville 7 to 4, Atlanta won 5 to 3 over Chattanooga, and New Orleans fell 6 to 1 to ham. The standings reflect a busy schedule with multiple outcomes across the circuit.
In the National League rain affected Cincinnati versus New York and St Louis at Boston, with only the planned games scheduled. American League results show New York 10 over St Louis 0, Chicago 14 over Washington 8, Philadelphia 11 over Cleveland 3, and Detroit 6 over Boston 5.
Today’s lineup includes New Orleans at Birmingham Atlanta at Chattanooga Knoxville at Nashville Cincinnati at New York St. Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and in the American League New York at St. Louis Boston at Detroit Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at Cleveland Also note a 1905 forest fire destroyed about 20 million dollars in timber timber.
The article describes the breast stroke technique with emphasis on body position arm motion and leg kick. It stresses keeping the face under water breathing timing and coordinated leg action to improve speed and reduce resistance while highlighting the stroke as a strong chest arm and leg developer.
Billy Herman, a fast second baseman and solid hitter, joined the Chicago Cubs in 1931 after minor league seasoning. The New Albany, Indiana native has played six MLB seasons with a .315 career average and contributed in two World Series appearances in 1932 and 1935.
FOR THE DEFENSE NEW YORK June 12 Eleven year old Joseph Breiding in a hospital with a fractured skull told nurses the mate who owned him her s 14 foot r excavation was just fooling The report presents a dangerous incident at a cave excavation with a minor involved and possible ownership claim.
Selma Cloverleafs remain atop the Southeastern League after a 5 to 4 ten inning win over Jackson Senators. Torgue Teague delivered the decisive run in the tenth as Selma boosted its lead and kept Mobile close despite a rainout of Mobile at Meridian.
Alexander driven in and scored three times for Nashville in a 7 3 win over Knoxville. Cihocki led Birmingham with three hits in a 6 1 laugher against New Orleans. Frazier doubled twice in Memphis 7 3 victory against Travelers. Bloodworth scored all Chattanooga runs and sparked a late rally with a key grab and two out play.
Alex Morrison notes that winning big golf titles demands harsh mental strain beyond physical skill. Most pros avoid the psychological beating of close misses as opponents recover from tough positions and holes. A former champ stresses resilience over luck, urging players to endure and rise.
Yesterday Joe DiMaggio and Red Ruffing starred for the Yankees. DiMaggio hit two homers and a single while Ruffing allowed five hits in a 10-0 win over the Browns. Zeke Bonura homered with two doubles and a single as Chicago beat the White Sox 14-8. Wally Moses sparked the Athletics to an 11-3 victory over the Indians with two homers. Gerry Walker homered with a mate on base in a 6-5 win over the Red Sox.
Scotts Bluff softball player Lawrence Lampent went 3 for 3 with three home runs in his last game after having 18 at bats this season with an out in the field each time.
In Nashville on June 12 Bobby Riggs and Joe Hunt, both from Los Angeles, faced off in the finals of the 52nd Southern amateur championship. The match determined whether the title would go to California.
The article notes Ducky Medwick leading the National League with a .413 average after eight hits in 18 at bats, while Lou Gehrig leads the American League at .383 with nine hits in 23 at bats. Buck Jordan, Heinie Manush, Dolph Camilli, and Ken O'Dea post notable weekly marks as leaders showcase strong hitting. Gehringer leads the AL with 10 hits in 23. Standings of the top five hitters in each league follow.
Cooper-Wells softball team defeats Business Men 13 to 6 at Benson Field for their first win of the season. Doc Hurst earns a homer and a triple with three trips, supported by Montgomery and Moore. Howard Lanier leads Business Men with two doubles and two singles.
In a high scoring second game, Goodyear and Alan Hosiery fought to a 8 9 8 tie through eight innings. Higdon delivered the late rally for Goodyear with a key error and wild throw allowing Higdon to score the decisive run after Sandusky misplayed Cottrell's throw. Roy Poteet paced Hosiery with three for four while Culver and Sims led Goodyear with three hits each.
Decatur Rookies meet W. O. W. team from Vinemont Sunday at Delano Park with a 2 30 p m start. Vinemonters are new to Decatur fans and considered a strong test for the locals before a June 20 visit from Tarrant City.
New York June 12 Joe Gould extols James J Braddock as a man and boxing idol. The piece notes Braddock’s age and career odds against Schmeling and Louis, and recalls past heavyweight legends like Joe Louis Max Baer and Jack Johnson with historical anecdotes and vivid fight moments.
World heavyweight champion James J. Braddock and challenger Joe Louis planned a heavy training day ahead of their 15 round bout at Comiskey Park on June 22. Garden president Kilpatrick threatened damage suits over the Braddock Schmeling contract dispute while promoter Foley dismissed legal moves as non disruptive to the bout. Louis faced a 16 round sparring session with five partners to test stamina and distance under trainer Jack Blackburn after Braddock drilled at Grand Beach Michigan.
In Memphis on June 12 Mailho of Atlanta and Hofferth of Nashville fought a close chase for the Southern Association batting title. Mailho led with .385 versus Hofferth’s .383 in official averages through Tuesday, recalling last year’s Sington-Triplett duel.
The Red Shadow, a masked wrestler from the Pacific Coast, comes to Martin Arena Tuesday to face Pete Bastro Cuban light heavyweight champ in a two falls out of three match with a two hour limit. The mystery man keeps his identity secret as locals await the spectacle and the night’s feature bout with Otto Ludwig Rowdy Red Roberts.
Triplett of Nashville hit .392 with Duke and Alexander also from Nashville contributing home runs. Wright of Chattanooga led in RBIs with 50, Bush of Memphis and Nonnenkamp of Little Rock top stolen bases. Chattanooga, Atlanta, Little Rock tied for most double plays. Atlanta led runs with 324, Little Rock and Nashville each 291. Little Rock allowed the fewest runs at 197, Memphis 209.
A nostalgic roundup recalls events from different years: Germany beats Ireland to reach the European zone final in Davis Cup action a year ago. Three years ago the home run race saw Lou Gehrig Zeke Bonura and Chuck Klein tied at 15 each. Five years ago a record crowd in Cleveland watched the Yankees defeat the Indians as George Lermond set the U.S. mark of 9 23 8 for the 3000 meter steeplechase.
About 10 000 rainbow trout were released yesterday in Piney Swan Round Island Popular Sugar and Big Creeks in Limestone County by the federal hatchery.
Atlanta remains in third place as the Chicks win 7 3 to even the series and stay within reach of the Travelers. Nashville's Vols beat Birmingham 7 4 while Atlanta took a 6 3 win over New Orleans with the Barons’ strong hitting. Frazier led Memphis with two doubles and Duke star Parker homered for Atlanta in a 7 4 victory over Chattanooga. Bloodworth sparked Chattanooga with four hits as Birmingham avoided a larger loss.
The list records leading players by category for the season. Gehrig of the Yankees tops batting with .383, Greenberg of the Tigers hits 174 and 68, runs batted in 57 for Greenberg and Bonura, with many others across teams. Strongly noted are DiMaggio and Averill, plus Walker and Vosmik among leaders in hits and doubles.
Medwick leads in batting with a .381 average and 47 RBIs for the Cardinals while Galan of the Cubs drives 40 runs and 38 RBIs. Vaughan and Mandrey top hits and triples respectively. Bartell hits 11 homers for the Giants. Bryant and Hubbell noted for pitching records.
The Alabama Hosierymen travel to Huntsville this afternoon to face Hub Myhand's Dallas aggregation at Dallas park. Tomorrow they plan a bus trip home after meeting the Lawrenceburg Shirtmakers in their park. Fred House is set to pitch today, with Newt Hardy slated to face Lawrenceburg on Sunday.
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